13 people arrested and more than 400 pets rescued
13 people arrested and more than 400 pets rescued.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca
Dog owners will be prohibited from leaving them alone for more than 24 hours.
Treating your dog like a mascot
Treating your dog like a mascot.
Animal welfare
Calvia introducing new rules on cat neutering and dogs on beaches
In the off-season when beaches are not being used in a tourist sense, dogs will be allowed on beaches so long as they are on leads.
Animal welfare
Santa Maria protest over poisoning of dogs
"We have our suspicions as to who might be doing this, but in the absence of evidence we prefer to keep our silence and let the Guardia Civil investigate."
Animal welfare
Rise in the number of abandoned dogs at Son Reus
The number of animals admitted to the Son Reus centre for animal protection has, in recent years, been in decline, but in 2015 the number of dogs went up.
Transport
Dogs allowed on more Palma buses
Other Spanish cities are apparently following Palma’s example in allowing dogs on buses.
Animal welfare
Felanitx dog pound closed because of its deplorable state
“No one in the town hall knew anything about the kennels nor about who was managing them."
Northern News Spotlight
Better relations with the ports authority
With a new president of the authority, Joan Gual, relations with Alcudia seem set to improve.
Animals
After ten days, Gio is found safe and sound in Calvia
"I and the whole family are just delighted that he is back home and is safe and sound,” says owner.
Meet Mallorca’s Pet-Preneurs
Pet-related products and services are very much in demand, which bodes rather well for these three Mallorca entrepreneurs.
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